Today's Best Fishing & Tide Times for
Houston, United States 🇺🇸

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Planning your next fishing trip in Houston, United States ? Today is a average day for fishing. Our comprehensive fishing almanac combines our popular solunar tables, moon times, sunrise and sunset times, nearby tide chart, and a 7-day fishing calendar so you always know the best fishing times in your area. We analyse major and minor solunar bite times, rate each day on a five-star scale, and pair it with localized weather forecasts so you can quickly tell whether today is a good day to fish without juggling multiple tabs. Be sure to bookmark this page so you never miss a bite. view bite times...

  • Check our unique Solunar Clock for precise solunar tables and the best moon phases.
  • Use the Tide Clock section to sync bite times with high and low tide chart.
  • Analyze the forecasted weather conditions, such as wind, barometric pressure and rain to plan your fishing session.
  • Jump to the 7-Day Fishing Calendar for an extended fishing forecast, then explore nearby fishing spots on the interactive map.

Houston, Texas offers anglers quick access to everything from brackish bay systems and Gulf-run redfish to bass-filled urban lakes and bayous. With Galveston Bay, Trinity Bay, and numerous reservoir lakes within an easy drive, Houston fishing combines inshore saltwater action, productive freshwater systems, and year-round opportunities for both boat and bank fishermen. read more...

Some of the best fishing spots near Houston include: Galveston Bay, Texas City Dike, San Luis Pass, Seawolf Park, Trinity Bay, Clear Lake, Surfside Beach, Lake Conroe, Lake Houston, Buffalo Bayou, etc. see full list

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Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 14:6 hours of daylight. For shallow water fishing the twilight periods are often the most productive fishing times, especially on days when a major or minor time will coincide with twilight. In low light conditions predators have better cover for their ambush and often hunt in shallow water.
  • Nautical Twilight begins:
    Sunrise:
  • Sunset:
    Nautical Twilight ends:
  • Moonrise:
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  • Moon over:
  • Moon under:
  • Visibility:
    68%
  • First Quarter Moon - 68% illuminated First Quarter Moon
Next Full Moon in ~6 days on 29th June
  • Distance to earth:
    395,027 km
    Proximity:
    25 %
We can compare the current moon distance to it's minimum and maximum distance from earth and express that as proximity. A high proximity means the moon is closer to earth. At 50% it would be at it's mean distance. A high proximity causes big tides, currents and has a direct effect on increased bite times. A proximity greater than 90% indicates a super moon.
Moon Phases for Houston
Full Moon
Mon, 29 Jun
New Moon
Tue, 14 Jul
Full Moon
Wed, 29 Jul

Solunar Bite Times

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    12:51 am - 02:51 am
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    07:30 am - 09:30 am
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    07:59 pm - 09:59 pm
All times are displayed in the America/Chicago timezone and are automatically adjusted to daylight savings. The current timezone offset is -5 hours. Green and yellow areas indicate the best fishing times (major and minor). Blue areas indicate high and low tides. The center shows the current moon phase which is a First Quarter Moon at 68% lumination. According to the Solunar Theory, today is a average day for fishing, but you need to cross check this with the current weather forecast for a final decision. The next best fishing time ( ) starts in -4 hour and -11 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/Chicago • Tue, 23 Jun 16:47 • 29.763, -95.363

Tides Times for Fishing: Tue, 23 Jun

The Tideclock displays the tide status and the hours until the next tide. Currently the tide is falling and the next low tide is in 7 hours and 25 minutes.
Tide Graph
06:54 am 11:50 am 04:24 pm AM PM 1.38 ft 1.08 ft height hour: 12 2 4 6 8 10 12 2 4 6 8 10 12
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Tide Time Height
high 06:54 am 1.35 ft
low 11:50 am 1.08 ft
high 04:24 pm 1.38 ft
Tide Coefficient at 06:54 am is 72
Tide Coefficient at 04:24 pm is 76
For fishing, stronger tides are often favourable as they cause stronger currents and more motion on the sea bed. The above tidal coefficients give us an indication of how strong the tides are compared to their average. A value over 90 indicates very strong tides, known as spring tides. A low value indicates weak tides, known as neap tides. The tidal coefficient can range from 20 to 120 with a mean value of 70. A higher number usually indicates better fishing.
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Current Fishing Weather

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7 Day Fishing Weather

The weather plays an important role in fishing. Wind strenght and direction often determine where you can fish and where fish might be holding. Although high pressure is usually good for fishing, steep pressure changes often trigger feeding frenzies and are great times for fishing. Of course temperature has also a strong effect on fishing and comfort on the water. So make sure to cross check the weather forecast with the solunar fishing times to determine the best times to go fishing. The graph below shows you the 3 hourly weather progression over the next 7 days. Scroll the graph left or right to see more.
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7 Day Fishing Forecast Calendar
Date Major Bite Times Minor Bite Times Sun Moon Moonphase Tide Times
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high: , 1.21 ft , Coeff: 57
low: , 0.82 ft
high: , 1.41 ft , Coeff: 79
low: , 0.33 ft
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First Quarter Moon
high: , 1.35 ft , Coeff: 72
low: , 1.08 ft
high: , 1.38 ft , Coeff: 76
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S: 		Waxing Gibbous moon phase
Waxing Gibbous
low: , 0.1 ft
high: , 1.51 ft , Coeff: 90
low: , 1.28 ft
high: , 1.38 ft , Coeff: 76
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Waxing Gibbous
low: , -0.07 ft
high: , 1.64 ft , Coeff: 105
low: , 1.41 ft
high: , 1.44 ft , Coeff: 83
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Waxing Gibbous
low: , -0.16 ft
high: , 1.67 ft , Coeff: 109
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Waxing Gibbous
low: , -0.16 ft
high: , 1.67 ft , Coeff: 109
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Full Moon
low: , -0.16 ft
high: , 1.67 ft , Coeff: 109
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S: 		Full Moon moon phase
Full Moon
low: , -0.16 ft
high: , 1.67 ft , Coeff: 109
*bold times indicate best fishing times around sunrise or sunset

Fishing Overview Houston

Houston fishing is defined by its location at the gateway to Galveston Bay and a web of bayous, reservoirs, and urban ponds. Anglers can be on speckled trout at sunrise and chasing Houston-area bass by afternoon, all within an hour’s drive. The key is understanding seasonal patterns and how fish position in the bay systems versus the freshwater lakes and bayous that ring the city.

Inshore saltwater around Houston centers on the Galveston Bay complex, including Trinity Bay, East Bay, and West Bay. From late fall through early spring, redfish and speckled trout stack along deeper shell reefs, channel edges, and the lower reaches of the Houston Ship Channel. Soft plastics on 1/8–1/4 oz jig heads, worked low and slow near shell, are reliable. On calmer days, drifting over mid-bay reefs and fan-casting plastics or live shrimp under popping corks is very productive.

As water warms in late spring and summer, trout slide toward the Gulf passes and open bay structure, while redfish prowl shorelines, marsh drains, and shallow flats. Wade fishing is a staple here: target windward shorelines with scattered shell and bait activity at first light. Topwaters and twitchbaits draw bigger trout, especially around slicks and nervous mullet. For numbers of fish, use live shrimp or croaker on Carolina rigs or popping corks along oyster reefs and jetties.

Fall is peak Houston redfish and flounder time. As fronts begin to push through, focus on marsh drains, bayou mouths, and channels flushing bait out of the back lakes. Paddle tails and jerk shads bounced along the bottom take both species; add a slight pause for flounder. Birds working shrimp over schooling trout and sand trout are common in the open bays—use small soft plastics or spoons cast beyond the birds and retrieved through the school.

Freshwater options close to Houston are anchored by Lake Houston, Sheldon Lake, and nearby systems like Lake Conroe and Lake Livingston. In spring, largemouth bass push shallow into coves and flooded brush; Texas-rigged worms, spinnerbaits, and lipless crankbaits shine. Crappie stage on bridge pilings and brush piles in late winter and early spring; minnows or small jigs fished just above the brush are consistent producers.

Through summer, Houston-area lakes become strong catfish fisheries. Target channel and blue catfish on main-lake points, river channels, and riprap using cut shad, chicken liver, or prepared baits on slip rigs. Night fishing along lighted docks and bridges concentrates both cats and white bass. Urban bayous and park ponds around Houston also hold bass, bluegill, and common carp. Scaled-down tactics—weightless soft plastics, small jigs, and simple dough baits—excel in these pressured waters.

Across both salt and fresh water, success around Houston hinges on reading wind and water clarity. In the bays, slightly off-colored “trout green” water with visible bait is ideal; in lakes and bayous, target the clearest available water near hard structure. Keep your tackle simple but confidence-based, pay attention to baitfish movement, and fish with a plan that matches the season and the specific Houston-area habitat you’re on.

The Best Fishing Spots around Houston

Galveston Bay

The centerpiece of Houston-area coastal fishing, Galveston Bay offers expansive marshes, reefs, and channels that produce speckled trout, redfish, flounder, and black drum year-round, with prime trout action at dawn in summer and strong fall runs over shell. Work windward shorelines and drains on tides, or target reef edges by boat; nearby access points like Texas City, Seabrook, and Galveston Island make it easy to reach productive water.

Texas City Dike

Extending miles into lower Galveston Bay, the Texas City Dike is a legendary spot for redfish, speckled trout, flounder, and seasonal sheepshead and black drum. Anglers line the rock edges and sand pockets for tideswept action, while boats work current seams and nearby reefs; summer nights shine for trout under lights, and the fall flounder push draws crowds from Houston to Galveston.

San Luis Pass

Where the Gulf meets West Galveston Bay, San Luis Pass funnels bait and predators through powerful currents, producing speckled trout, redfish, and a renowned flounder migration in fall, with summertime trout at first light. Wade anglers and boats target guts, sandbars, and channel edges; proximity to Surfside Beach and Galveston Island provides multiple access points to this high-reward fishery.

Seawolf Park

On Pelican Island in Galveston, Seawolf Park’s pier and rock groins offer easy shore access to deep, moving water that attracts flounder (notably in fall), redfish, trout, and winter sheepshead. Current breaks around the park’s structure and nearby ship channel edges concentrate fish, making it a favorite for families and night anglers visiting from Houston.

Trinity Bay

The upper lobe of the Galveston Bay system, Trinity Bay is known for big speckled trout in late spring and early summer, schooling redfish on shorelines and points, and bird-driven blitzes in the fall. Boat anglers drift shell and slicks, while shore access around Anahuac and the east shoreline offers wading for those targeting wind-driven bait concentrations.

Clear Lake

A brackish lake connected to Galveston Bay near Seabrook and Nassau Bay, Clear Lake yields speckled trout, redfish, and flounder around docks and marinas, with bonus black drum and sheepshead in cooler months; occasional freshwater species wander in from connected bayous. Work dock lights at night or drift wind-protected coves by boat for steady action.

Surfside Beach

South of the Brazos River mouth near Freeport, Surfside Beach is a surf-casting favorite for pompano, speckled trout, and redfish in summer, with whiting and black drum common year-round; the nearby jetties add structure for predators. Dawn and dusk tides with clean green water and active bait schools often deliver the best runs.

Lake Conroe

A major reservoir north of Houston, Lake Conroe is renowned for largemouth bass around timber and docks, strong blue catfish and channel catfish bites over points and ledges, and solid crappie on brush and bridges. Spring brings shallow bass and crappie, while summer and winter patterns center on deeper structure accessible from marinas around Montgomery and Willis.

Lake Houston

Houston’s namesake reservoir offers accessible fishing for largemouth bass along flooded timber and creeks, spring white bass runs in tributaries, steady crappie on bridges and brush, and dependable catfish throughout the year. Launches and parks near Atascocita and Huffman make it convenient for both bank anglers and boats.

Buffalo Bayou

Flowing through central Houston, Buffalo Bayou provides urban access to largemouth bass, catfish, and occasional gar, with best bites at dawn and dusk around shade, bridge pilings, and eddies. Kayaks and shoreline spots near Memorial Park and Downtown Houston let anglers work slow-moving stretches and creek confluences after rains.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Houston area

Beaches and Bays are ideal places for land-based fishing. If the beach is shallow and the water is clear then twilight times are usually the best times, especially when they coincide with a major or minor fishing time. Often the points on either side of a beach are the best spots. Or if the beach is large then look for irregularities in the breaking waves, indicating sandbanks and holes. We found 20 beaches and bays in this area.

Whiteoak Bayou - 0.60385271208km , Little Whiteoak Bayou - 1.78346301466km , Country Club Bayou - 6.88628382271km , Brays Bayou - 9.2788062175km , Willow Waterhole Bayou - 12.37482772109km , Sims Bayou - 12.64653439694km , Berry Bayou - 13.02318740599km , Vince Bayou - 14.15208006165km , Little Vince Bayou - 14.75017085001km , Hunting Bayou - 15.35781538896km , Cotton Patch Bayou - 15.74215197214km , Greens Bayou - 18.83829395316km , Keegans Bayou - 18.94015110122km , Garners Bayou - 20.96224597736km , Boggy Bayou - 21.77930554198km , Reinhardt Bayou - 23.05922897692km , East Fork Patrick Bayou - 24.43841798257km , Patrick Bayou - 24.53071175986km , Tucker Bayou - 25.60567636102km , Carpenters Bayou - 26.01878701627km

Harbours and Marinas can often times be productive fishing spots for land based fishing as their sheltered environment attracts a wide variety of bait fish. Similar to river mouths, harbour entrances are also great places to fish as lots of fish will move in and out with the rising and falling tides. There are 1 main harbours in this area.

Port of Houston - 8.82871420168km

We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Houston. Below you can find them organized on a map. Points, Headlands, Reefs, Islands, Channels, etc can all be productive fishing spots. As these are user submitted spots, there might be some errors in the exact location. You also need to cross check local fishing regulations. Some of the spots might be in or around marine reserves or other locations that cannot be fished. If you click on a location marker it will bring up some details and a quick link to google search, satellite maps and fishing times. Tip: Click/Tap on a new area to load more fishing spots.

Whiteoak Bayou - 0.60385271208km , Little Whiteoak Bayou - 1.78346301466km , Country Club Bayou - 6.88628382271km , Port of Houston - 8.82871420168km , Brays Bayou - 9.2788062175km , Brady Island - 9.5312379205km , Fidelity Island - 11.00885739142km , Lake Rittenhouse - 11.03534490045km , Briar Branch - 11.82169536162km , Willow Waterhole Bayou - 12.37482772109km , Sims Bayou - 12.64653439694km , Berry Bayou - 13.02318740599km , Cole Creek - 13.03090412789km , Vince Bayou - 14.15208006165km , Berry Creek - 14.16639650693km , Little Vince Bayou - 14.75017085001km , Vogel Creek - 14.82555657016km , Hunting Bayou - 15.35781538896km , Cotton Patch Bayou - 15.74215197214km , Greens Bayou - 18.83829395316km , Keegans Bayou - 18.94015110122km , Rummel Creek - 18.94055600618km , Horseshoe Slough - 19.45120584466km , Garners Bayou - 20.96224597736km , Rolling Fork - 21.01663141293km , Nelson Levee - 21.2179820154km , Sheldon Reservoir Dam - 21.46131823056km , Hickory Slough - 21.61649006293km , Boggy Bayou - 21.77930554198km , Reinhardt Bayou - 23.05922897692km , Addicks Dam - 23.06211132564km , Jersey Lake - 23.36594835222km , Williams Gully - 24.07794843752km , East Fork Patrick Bayou - 24.43841798257km , Patrick Bayou - 24.53071175986km , North Fork Marys Creek - 24.71145384183km , South Fork Marys Creek - 24.71145384183km , South Mayde Creek - 25.14029346306km , Tucker Bayou - 25.60567636102km , Carpenters Bayou - 26.01878701627km

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